Easy Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe

Name: Easy Sugar Cookie Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 1 cup butter, at room temperature; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 2 1/2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; Frosting:; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons milk, or more as needed; 3 drops green food coloring

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup butter, at room temperature
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Frosting:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons milk, or more as needed
3 drops green food coloring

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 13x18-inch rimmed baking sheet.
2
Combine white sugar, 1 cup butter, 8 ounces cream cheese, and egg in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until well mixed, about 4 minutes. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and almond extract. Mix in flour, baking powder, and baking soda until dough comes together.
3
Press dough evenly over the greased baking sheet.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool completely, 10 to 20 minutes.
5
Beat 1/2 cup butter and 4 ounces cream cheese together in a bowl until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar. Thin icing with milk and vanilla extract. Split icing between 2 bowls. Mix green food coloring into 1 bowl.
6
Spread green icing over cooled cookies. Cut into 48 squares. Pour white icing into a resealable plastic bag. Cut off corner tip. Drizzle white icing over cookies.

2034

kcal

Calories

Fat

311

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups white sugar, 1 cup butter, at room temperature, 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Easy Sugar Cookie Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Sugar Cookie Bars

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Variations & substitutions

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